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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,210.73, 8,570.81 and 3,416.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,210.73, 8,570.81 and 3,416.23 is: 4,714.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,210.73 : 8,570.81 = 3,416.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,210.73/8,570.81 = 3,416.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,210.73x = 8,570.81 × 3,416.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,210.73x = 29,279,858.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,279,858.25/6,210.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,714.40

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